Aynor in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Levister Elementary School
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 13, 2011
1. Levister Elementary School Marker
Side A
Side A
This school, built in 1953, was one of the many African-American schools built by the equalization program of Gov. James F. Byrnes, intended to preserve school segregation by building new schools for black children. Students in grades 1-7, who had previously attended the Allen, Cool Springs, Pleasant Hill, and Union Chapel schools, began the 1953-54 school year here. The last graduating class was the Class of 1969.
This school became the Aynor Elementary School Annex in 1974; it closed in 1997. It was named for Nellie Burke Levister (1884–1968), the first Jeanes teacher in Horry County, who held that post from 1922 until 1958. The Jeanes Fund, established in 1908, was also called the Negro Rural School Fund. Its supervising teachers were consultants for the rural teachers and schools in their counties.
Erected 2010 by the Levister Development Activity Center. (Marker Number 26-25.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 33° 59.6′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Galivants Ferry (approx. 5.1 miles away); Holliday Highway (approx. 5.1 miles away); Galivants Ferry Stump Meeting (approx. 5.1 miles away); Marion's Camp at Snow's Island (approx. 11.8 miles away); Britton's Neck / Britton's Ferry (approx. 11.8 miles away); Benjamin Grier Collins (approx. 12.8 miles away); Whittemore School / Whittemore High School (approx. 13.1 miles away); Conway High School (approx. 13.3 miles away).
Additional commentary.
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I went to school there from 1st thru 7th grade. I'd love to get the names of the teachers. I went there 1961 thru 1968. I remember the McQueen sisters and Mr Best taught 6th grade. Wonderful time in my life.
— Submitted December 16, 2016, by Julius Gore of Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey.
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 13, 2011
2. Levister Elementary School Marker
Side B
Side B
Photographed By J. J. Prats, February 13, 2011
3. The Former Levister Elementary School and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,459 times since then and 67 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week February 20, 2011. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2011, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
